I Am Afraid of Failure

I'm pretty sure I've screwed myself out of some good career opportunities because I was too afraid of failing at them and, in my mind, "forever ruining my reputation."

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coary987 · M

Sorry to hear that always be positive never negative buddy.
Go for your goals

Carrotbees2 · 31-35, M

@coary987 Thanks! I'm trying harder now than in the past, but it's still a bit difficult sometimes!

coary987 · M

@Carrotbees2 that's good to hear .
You be strong all the time.

SW-User

And I am afraid I will do the same

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SW-User

@Carrotbees2 And we need thick skin!!

Carrotbees2 · 31-35, M

Agreed! A mistake is not the end of the world!

SW-User

@Carrotbees2 I know 😬

Elegy · 46-50

Are you talking about doing projects or about advancing your career via promotion?

Carrotbees2 · 31-35, M

@Elegy A little of both. There were a few high-importance projects that were offered to me that, if successful, might have led to an interesting different career path, but if it failed, would mean a project that hundreds of people worked to get off the ground would go no farther. I just couldn't handle that weight on my shoulders, even though its fate would ultimately be out of everyone's hands.

Elegy · 46-50

Well if you had doubt it was probably a wise decision.

Promotion though, there is no reason not to go for that. The worst they can say is no.

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